Unit of competency Outline
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Operate an open mill blender
Operate an open mill blender
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD254E
PMBPROD254E
State Code
ODB52
ODB52
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an open mill blender or mixer used to compound rubber. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to the operation of an ‘open’ rubber mill for specific compounding of polymer and rubber blends, requiring visual control and intermittent addition of chemicals No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check work requirements
- 1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications
- 1.2 Perform housekeeping tasks to prepare for work to be undertaken
- 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Conduct pre-startup checks
- 2.1 Check safety gates and guards are in position and working according to equipment specifications
- 2.2 Verify materials are correct against job specifications
- 2.3 Complete pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
3. Operate open mill blender
- 3.1 Start, operate and stop mill according to equipment instructions
- 3.2 Band, cut, fold and work rubber to meet job requirements
- 3.3 Add materials evenly at correct rate and time and blend to meet output standards
- 3.4 Check output meets specifications and quality standards
- 3.5 Apply waste management strategies to collect and reuse material, and segregate waste and scrap, according to workplace procedures
- 3.6 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
- 3.7 Pause or stop machine in normal or abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Respond to process control variances
- 4.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their causes
- 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
- 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJ10 | PMBPROD254 | Operate an open mill blender | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP1 | PMB30121 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
| BGP0 | PMB20121 | Certificate II in Polymer Processing | Qualification |